
Headteacher: Mrs L Nicholls
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are slowly creeping into Spring and I am sure that we are all loving these lighter and brighter mornings. February is short and sweet and gives us lots to look forward to!
Parents Evening We are looking forward to welcoming all parents on Wednesday 8th or Thursday 9th February for parent consultation meetings. You will have the opportunity to meet with your child’s class teacher and find out how they are making progress towards the end of year expectations for their current year group. During your visit we will also be seeking your views on our stay & learn sessions and would appreciate your feedback on how we can develop these important shared learning events.
After School Clubs Due to parents' evenings, there are no after school clubs on Wednesday 8th or Thursday 9th February. All pupils must be collected at 3.10 pm from their classrooms as normal. Clubs will
Half Term: Monday 13th - Friday 17th FebruaryThe children’s last day this half term will be Friday 10th February and the second half of the Spring term resumes on Monday 20th February. The first day back after half term (Monday 20th February) is an INSET day for staff and there will not be any school that day for pupils. We look forward to children returning to school on Tuesday 21st February, the doors will open for breakfast club at 7.45 am and the gates will open for all other pupils at 8.30 am.
Fundraising CommitteeLots of parents have expressed an interest in joining a fundraising committee to raise vital funds for the school. We are intending to host a summer fete on
Saturday 8th July, 2023. If you would like to join the fundraising committee please complete the form below with your details.
Summer Fete Sign Up
“Love the Hill” Community Day
On Saturday 4th February, there is a family fun day at MyPlace. This is a community event where local residents have the opportunity to share their views and meet others working and living in the local area. It is a family event and there are creative activities for everyone to participate in. There is also the chance to win a £50 voucher. The event is running between 11 am and 2 pm at MyPlace, 343 Dagenham Park Drive.
Stay & Learn SessionsWe invite all parents & carers to join us for this half term parents information session and the focus for all year groups is Mathematics.
Tuesday 7th February @ 9.15 am - Year 3
We look forward to welcoming many of you for the above events.
Diary dates for Spring 1Monday 6th February | Start of children’s mental health week Year 3 Egyptian WoW day Year 5 WW2 trip |
Tuesday 7th February | Year 3 parents stay & learn Safer Internet day |
Wednesday 8th February | Parents Evening 3-7 pm |
Thursday 9th February | Year 4 Spinebreakers trip Parents Evening 3-7 pm |
Friday 10th February | Dress to Express day End of half term |
Monday 20th February | INSET day, non pupil day |
Tuesday 21st February | Back to school for all pupils |
INSET Dates for 2022-23
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 |
1st September | 2nd September | 31st October | 20th February | 5th June |
Havering school term dates 2022-2023
Weekly Attendance Target 96%
KS1: 90% KS2: 92% Overall: 91%
Congratulations to Aspen and Cherry who top the attendance table this week.
Havering Catering ServicesWeek beginning 6th February is week 2 on the Havering catering services menu. All meals are served with unlimited salad and vegetables and cost £2.37.
Please be reminded that your child’s sQuid account should be topped up at all times. We cannot provide dinners for pupils whose account exceeds a debt of £10. If you are experiencing difficulties please contact Mrs West in the school office who will be able to provide you with support and assistance.
I am very pleased to inform you that the school kitchen now offers a halal chicken option. Whenever there is a chicken dish on the lunch menu there will always be a halal option available for those pupils who follow a halal diet.
Breakfast ClubBreakfast club runs every morning from 7.45 am. The cost of breakfast club is £1.55 which is payable via sQuid. Please make sure that you book your child’s place by 3.00pm the day before you would like them to attend on the sQuid system.
E for Excellence Winners These wonderful children have demonstrated excellence this week.
Nursery | Matthew and Medhansh | Cedar | Lily-Mae |
Alder | Zhyan | Cherry | Safiyyah |
Apple | Jaxon | Elm | Poppy |
Aspen | Freya | Ash | Eddie |
Apricot | Jacob | Birch | Louise |
Beech | Ayra | Larch | Khalifa |
Walnut | Elsie | Maple | Chloe |
Mulberry | Abrish | Redwood | Lexie |
Pine | Anya | Willow | Oscar |
Rowan | Tesha | Almond | Victoria |
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| Lime | Gurrehmat |
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| Oak | Chidubem |
Learning Power Awards These are the key skills that our children will need to learn effectively in class and to be successful later in life. |
Reciprocity These children have shown interdependence, collaborated effectively, listened to others, displayed empathy and have imitated effective ideas and methods from others. | Nashwan, Victoria, Roman, Fariha, Tiffany, Adam M, Thomas, Madalina |
Reflectiveness These pupils have planned carefully, revised ideas, identified key features and can talk about their learning. | Elena, Jaymee, Netany, Selina |
Resilience These children have demonstrated perseverance, managed distractions, noticed patterns and been absorbed in their tasks. | Sofia, Success, Darcie, Archie, Freddie, Harry, Lucia, Nevaeh, Athena, Olivia, Fiki |
Resourcefulness These pupils have been curious about learning, made links between ideas, shown imagination, reasoned methodically and capitalised on resources. | Kayden, Kerys, Hannah, Roza, Amelia |
Certificate of PresentationThe following children have been recognised for the beautifully presented work in their books. They clearly take pride in all that they do and are doing their best in every lesson.
Jessica, Ipsa , Layla
Star WritersThese children have been awarded a star writer certificate and golden pencil in recognition of their excellent writing, use of powerful vocabulary and sophisticated writing techniques.
Denis, Lily, Jimmy, Evie, Isla, Jefflyn, Daniel, Annabelle, Abdulhafiiz, Shaun, Miraz, Freddie, Ehan, Edward, Tommy G, George K, Louie
I Made My Teacher HappyThese pupils have all made sure their teachers have a smile on their face this week
Laynie, Eason, Osayande, Etana, Saarah
Tracker Awards
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| Prestige |
Bronze certificate | Oscar, Ayla, Finley, Jace, Istin, Darcey-Leigh, Jacob |
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Silver Pencil | Bruno, Ava | Elsie-Rose |
Silver certificate |
| Charlie |
Gold bookmark | Steven |
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Gold certificate | Ayaan, Hamza, Jack |
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Platinum prize | Lily-Mae, Oliver |
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Platinum certificate | Rithik, Chloe, Tiana, Ipsa |
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Diamond prize | Blake, Daniel |
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Star prize | Lukas, Asher |
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Star certificate | Shivangi, Danny C, |
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I hope you all have a very relaxing weekend.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Nicholls
Headteacher